little woman — noun wife My little woman, said her husband dubiously, are you quite sure youre better? Or are you, Sophia, about to break out in a fresh direction? … Wiktionary

little woman — a mistress Literally, in ponderous male humour, a wife: I think we can take it there s a little woman in the case. (P. D. James, 1962) … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms

little woman — lit′tle wom′an n. usage: This term is usually perceived as insulting. off sex usu. off. a man s wife: How s the little woman?[/ex] • Etymology: 1615–25 … From formal English to slang

little woman — /lɪtl ˈwʊmən/ (say litl woomuhn) noun Colloquial one s wife: *when you come home after work, to kiss the little woman shows your relief that she is safe and well after your absence. –hogbotel & ffuckes, 1973 … Australian English dictionary

Little Woman Love — Infobox Single Name = Little Woman Love Caption = The United States repackaged design for Little Woman Love Artist = Wings from Album = Wild Life (The Paul McCartney Collection) A side = Mary Had a Little Lamb Released = May 12, 1972 Format = 7… … Wikipedia